Congressional Act Sets New Court Dates in North Carolina
An 1812 act reorganizes when U S district courts in North Carolina hold sessions. Edenton Albemarle New Bern Pamlico Wilmington Cape Fear schedules shift to spring and fall terms with specific Mondays. Provisions cover ongoing and future cases and marshal adjournment rules if judges miss sessions.
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James Madison Act Authorising Military Purchases and Land Grants
Congressional text authorizes 1.5 million dollars to buy ordnance and quartermaster stores for the army and 400 thousand for powder and arms for the navy. It provides enlistment bounty terms, land grants of 160 acres for killed or wounded soldiers, and specifies signatures of H. Clay and GEO Clinton with dates in 1811.
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Lands Sale Policy Limiting Private Sale Prices
The text states that lands sold at public sale and that may revert to the United States for nonpayment shall not be sold at private sale for less than the public sale price. The proclamation is signed by Speaker Clay and Vice President Clinton, dated January 14, 1812.
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Latest From England and Copenhagen News in New York
News from Lisbon to London via the Manchester packet covers cabinet stability, Bonaparte’s position, price-driven distilling debates, a Copenhagen storm and ship losses, Wellington’s dispatch on Portugal, Danish responses to American vessels, and rumors of European throne shifts with Princely health notes and Windsor signals.
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Danish Waters Capture Distance Quotation
Readable fragment notes ships captured beyond Danish waters and states they were at distance of more than four miles from the coast.
London Address Pleads Grain Suspension To Halt Shortage
London reports detail the City of London authorities presenting an address to the Prince Regent urging suspension of grain use in distilleries to curb rising prices and secure foreign grain channels. The Regent replies promising steps to restore commercial links and alleviate scarcity amid wartime tensions.
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Navy News From Norfolk to Baltimore and Irish Trial Echoes
The ship Alexander Hamilton, capt Handy, arrived in Hampton Roads bound for Baltimore from Lisbon. Reports say allied armies were advancing into Spain. Dublin papers through November cover the Dr Sheridan trial for a seditious meeting tied to petitioning the Prince Regent on Catholic rights. verdicts show independent satisfaction.
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Trial by Jury Triumphs in Heated Irish Catholic Unity Debate
Fragmented excerpts recount a public display lauding a jury verdict seen as uniting Protestant and Presbyterian interests with Catholic rights in Ireland and empire support. It includes dialogue with Kickapoo and Winnebago leaders urging peace and pledges not to injure whites, and a plea to Governor Harrison for mercy.
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Indian News from Vincennes Dispatches 1811
An express from Fort Harrison reports Elk River Chief Stem Eater and Kickapoo orator delivered a message begging clemency and stating hostile tribes desire to move toward Vincennes but await Harrison's decree. They camp near the post with Peankeshaw and Piankeshaw allies in the action, while Snelling notes he must attend a court martial February 2 before replying.
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War Council Address Between Native Nations and Governor
A conflict dialogue shows leaders from Winebigos Kickapoos Piankeshaws Pattawattimies and a governor's envoy. The speaker pleads for peace after recent killings and promises safety for those who return to duty while warning that white fighters threaten peaceful hunters. The exchange urges restraint and reconciliation.
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Captain Snelling
Parliament to meet January 7 on regent rules and Catholic Emancipation
Sr. Matoss reports Parliament will convene January 7 to act on removing restrictions on the Regent and to tackle Catholic Emancipation. Britain forces orders in Council are seen as unwise and likely to be repealed after session opens. Half the Royal Exchange merchants claim ruin from those orders. without action, war with the United States over seized shipping looms.
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Militia Armament Bills Stir House and Senate Debates
Recount of February proceedings shows the House rejecting the bill to classify and arm the U S militia by three votes while other appropriation measures for the army navy and ranger corps advance. Senate discussions feature Gen Bradley and Vermont volunteers arguments amid calls of national fire and resolve.
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